Acid Blue 9 Dye Powder
Acid Blue 9, also known as FD&C Blue No. 1, is a synthetic organic acid dye used for coloring textiles, paper, and inks. It falls under HTS 3204.12.45.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which lists specific synthetic dyes subject to quota or tariff modifications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as a premetallized acid dye
Premetallized acid dyes have a separate subheading under 3204.12.20, distinguished by metal complex formation for improved fastness.
If put up in retail packaging for end-use coloring
Dyes packaged for retail sale in forms like kits or small consumer packs shift to heading 3212 as artists' colors or pigments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the dye matches exactly the CAS number and specifications in U.S. note 3 to section VI to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and synthetic organic acid dye composition for CBP review
• Monitor quota availability as these products may be subject to absolute or tariff-rate quotas upon entry
Related Products under HTS 3204.12.45.00
Acid Red 88 Dye Preparation
Acid Red 88 is a synthetic organic acid dye preparation used in wool dyeing and leather coloring applications. Classified under HTS 3204.12.45.00 due to its listing in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for specific tariff treatment.
Acid Yellow 23 Dye Concentrate
Acid Yellow 23, commonly used in food contact inks and synthetic fiber dyeing, is a listed synthetic acid dye under additional U.S. note 3. It qualifies for HTS 3204.12.45.00 due to its specific identification in the tariff schedule.
Mordant Black 11 Dye Powder
Mordant Black 11 requires a metal mordant for fixation on textiles and is specified in U.S. note 3 to section VI. This synthetic organic product falls under HTS 3204.12.45.00 for acid/mordant dyes with special tariff provisions.
Acid Orange 7 Dye Liquid Preparation
Liquid preparation of Acid Orange 7 (C.I. 15510) for leather and paper coloration, listed under additional U.S. note 3. HTS 3204.12.45.00 applies to these specified synthetic organic acid dye products.
Acid Violet 49 Dye Granules
Granulated Acid Violet 49 for silk and wool dyeing applications, subject to U.S. note 3 provisions. This synthetic acid dye is classified in HTS 3204.12.45.00 as a specifically described product.
Mordant Red 4 Dye Dispersion
Aqueous dispersion of Mordant Red 4 requiring aluminum mordants for textile fastness, listed in note 3. HTS 3204.12.45.00 governs these specialized synthetic coloring matters.